Audio Information Output Apparatus, Audio Information Output Method, and Computer Product

Abstract

A sound information output apparatus includes a data reading unit, a processor, a memory, a sound generator unit, a sound output unit, and a speaker. The apparatus assigns an identification sound to each CD, and outputs the identification sound prior to the contents of the CD when the CD is played.

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       7 . An apparatus for outputting audio information of contents in a form of sound, comprising:
 a reading unit that reads information of the contents from a recording medium on which the contents are recorded;   a retrieving unit that retrieves identification information unique to each recording medium, the identification information created based on the information read;   a creating unit that creates identification information for a recording medium for which the identification information has not been retrieved by the retrieving unit; and   an output unit that outputs sound identified by the identification information.   
   
   
       8 . The apparatus according to  claim 7 , wherein
 the output unit outputs the sound identified by the identification information prior to output of the audio information of the contents.   
   
   
       9 . The apparatus according to  claim 7 , wherein
 the creating unit creates the identification information by determining values of parameters at random.   
   
   
       10 . The apparatus according to  claim 7 , wherein
 the creating unit creates the identification information by determining values of parameters based on the information read.   
   
   
       11 . A method of outputting audio information of contents in a form of sound, comprising:
 reading information of the contents from a recording medium on which the contents are recorded;   retrieving identification information unique to each recording medium, the identification information created based on the information read;   creating identification information for a recording medium for which the identification information has not been retrieved at the retrieving; and   outputting sound identified by the identification information.   
   
   
       12 . The method according to  claim 11 , wherein
 the outputting includes outputting the sound identified by the identification information prior to output of the audio information of the contents.   
   
   
       13 . The method according to  claim 11 , wherein
 the creating includes creating the identification information by determining values of parameters at random.   
   
   
       14 . The method according to  claim 11 , wherein
 the creating includes creating the identification information by determining values of parameters based on the information read.   
   
   
       15 . A computer-readable recording medium that stores therein a computer program for outputting audio information on contents as sound, the computer program making a computer execute:
 receiving information on contents that has been converted into an electronic form;   retrieving identification information unique to each recording medium, the identification information created based on the information read;   creating identification information for a recording medium for which the identification information has not been retrieved at the retrieving; and   instructing a sound generator to output sound identified by the identification information.   
   
   
       16 . The computer-readable recording medium according to  claim 15 , wherein
 the outputting includes outputting the sound identified by the identification information prior to output of the audio information of the contents.   
   
   
       17 . The computer-readable recording medium according to  claim 15 , wherein
 the creating includes creating the identification information by determining values of parameters at random.   
   
   
       18 . The computer-readable recording medium according to  claim 15 , wherein
 the creating includes creating the identification information by determining values of parameters based on the information read.